Quantum Legacy: The Discovery That Changed the Universe by Barry R. Parker

Quantum Legacy: The Discovery That Changed the Universe by Barry R. Parker Quantum Legacy By Barry Parker In the twenty-first century, few of us can imagine life without cars, microwave ovens, televisions, and computers, yet how many of us actually stop and think about the science behind them? When you turn on your computer to surf the Internet, do you question why it works? When you watch your favorite TV program, do you ever think about the technology that makes this relaxation possible? If you are like most people, the answer is probably no. The truth is that many of our most treasured technological marvels have sprung from quantum physics and a radical paradigm shift that led to their invention. QUANTUM LEGACY is the provocative and intriguing story of the physicists who made the quantum leaps that have so altered our world. And there is no better person to describe the history of this quantum revolution in terms that everyone can understand than award-winning science writer and physicist Barry Parker.

Parker deftly paints fascinating portraits of all the major players in this history, offering interesting biographical details that shed light on their important discoveries: Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, Erwin Schrodinger, Louis de Broglie, Paul Dirac, Richard Feynman, Julian Schwinger, and many others. Parker also discusses Einsteins objections to quantum theory (God does not play dice with the universe.), its philosophical implications, and quantum weirdness. The book concludes with a delineation of the seemingly miraculous practical applications of quantum theory--in lasers, transistors, integrated circuits, computer technology, nuclear energy, and genetics. Parkers gift for turning the subtle complexities of subatomic physics into clearly understandable language while conveying the excitement and wide- ranging importance of quantum exploration makes him the ideal guide to a field that continues to transform our world and ultimately our universe. Readers interested in learning the science behind how modern technology works will surely find this eminently absorbing volume difficult to put down. Personal Review: Quantum Legacy: The Discovery That Changed the Universe by Barry R. Parker I liked it. A number of the things that are described in this book happened in my life time, or somewhat before I was born. So, a lot of discoveries and advances discussed in Qunatum Legacy are meaningful to me. For More 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price: Quantum Legacy: The Discovery That Changed the Universe by Barry R. Parker 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price!

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